Hauling device.



F. H. SANTEL.

HAULING DEVICE.

APPLICATION FILED MAR. 6, 1911.

Patented July 3, 1917/.

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FRED H. SANTEL, OF ALBERS, ILLINOIS.

HAULING DEVICE.

Application filed March 6, 1917.

To all whom it may concern Be it known that 1, Fruit) H. SANIEL, a citizen of the United States, residing at Albers, in the county of Clinton and State of Illinois, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Hauling Devices, of which the following is a specification, reference being had to the accompanying drawings.

This invention relates to certain improvements in hauling devices and has relation more particularly to a device of this general character especially designed and adapted for use in connection with shocks or the like; and it is an object of the invention to provide a device of this general character having novel and improved means whereby a pulling strain incident to the transportation of the device serves to hold theshock or the like against displacement.

It is also an object of the invention to provide a device of this general character including a portable frame and wherein said frame is capable of rocking movement together with means coacting with the frame for holding a shock or the like upon the frame.

The invention consists in the details of construction and in the combination and arrangement of the several parts of my improved hauling device whereby certain important advantages are attained and the device is rendered simpler, less expensive and otherwise more convenient and advantageous for use, all as will be hereinafter more fully set forth.

The novel features of the invention will hereinafter be definitely claimed.

In order that my invention may be the better understood, I will now proceed to describe the same with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein Figure 1 is a view in top plan of a hauling device constructed in accordance with an embodiment of my invention;

Fig. 2 is a view in side elevation of my improved device as herein disclosed; and

Fig. 3 is a fragmentary view partly in section and partly in elevation illustrating one of the guards as herein embodied.

As disclosed in the accompanying drawings, 1 denotes a supporting axle, the opposite end portions of which are operatively engaged with the supporting Wheels 2. The axle 1 is also provided adjacent its opposite ends with the upwardly and outwardly Specification of Letters Patent.

(heated at 15, with the member 10.

Patented July 3, 191'3.

Serial No. 152,811.

inclined guard or arm 3 which extends over the adjacent supporting wheels 2 and serves to prevent a shock or the like when applied to my improved device from coming in contact with the wheels or from coming displaced.

F denotes a substantially rectangular frame having one end portion engaged with the aXle 1 intermediate the supporting wheels 2 and operatively engaged with the rear portion of the frame F and the axle 1 is the platform P upon which a driver is adapted to stand when my improved device is being transported without load. At a predetermined point iinvarclly of its forward end the frame F rotatably supports the transversely directed shaft 4- to which is suitably affixed the draft tongue or pole 5.

Pivotally engaged with the draft pole at a predetermined point thereon are the oppositely directed arms 6 and to the outer ends of each of said arms 6 are opera tively engaged the swingle-trees 7 with which draft animals are adapted to be suitably hitched. The outer end portion of the tongue or pole 5 has slidably engaged therewith the neck yoke 8 for a purpose which is believed to be fully understood by those skilled in the art to which my invention appertains.

The outer ends of each of the arms 6 are also provided with the rearwardly directed members 9 and 10, the member 10 constituting a hook. Substantially permanently secured to the member 9 is a chain 11 having suitably ailixed to its outer end the cable 12. The opposite end of the cable 12 is connected to a second chain 14 which is adapted to be detachably engaged, as in- The flexible member or cable 12 underlies the shaft 4 when the frame F is in substantially a horizontal position, while the chains 11 and 14 are disposed beneath the forward end of the frame F.

lVhen it is desired to apply a shock or the like upon the frame F the same is backed into contact with the shock and the frame F caused to assume a substantially vertical position against the shock as disclosed in Fig. 2 of the accompanying drawings. It is to be noted that the forward bar of the frame F is provided with a lateral extension 16 to facilitate the raising of the frame. After the frame F has assumed the position shown in Fig. 2 the member 12 is dis posed around the shock and the chain let engaged with the member 10. The draft animals hitched to the trees 7 are then caused to advance. This movement of the draft animals results in the free end portions of the arms (3 being swung outwardly whereby the cable 12 is caused to clamp the shock upon the frame F. The continued advance of the animals will return the frame F to substantially a horizontal position or to the limit of movement as afforded by the draft pole or tongue 5 which underlies the outer or forward end of the frame. It will also be self-evident that as the device is being drawn the pull of the animals is directly upon the cable 12 which results in the shock or the like being firmly clamped to the frame F until the destination has been reached;

From the foregoing description, it is thought to be obvious that a hauling device constructed in accordance with my invention is of an extremely simple and comparatively inexpensive nature and is particularly well adapted for use by reason of the convenience and facility with which it may be assembled, and it will also be obvious that my invention is susceptible of some change and modification without material departure from the principles and spirit thereof and for this reason I do not wish to be underdevice does not have a shock thereon, the

cable 12 is extended over the rear bar of the frame and engaged beneath the forward portion of the platform P and which arrangement of the cable 12 serves to maintain the arm 6 substantially in alinement or more particularly hold the outer ends of saidarm 6 against outward movement incident to the strain imposed thereupon by the draft animals.

While I have shown an annular member or ring 15 as engageable with the member 10, it is to be understood that the links of the chain 1 1 may be of such size as to be en gageable with the member 10 so that the cable 12 may be adjusted in accordance with the size of the shock.

I claim:

1. A device of the character described comprising a portable frame mounted for swinging movement in a vertical direction, a draft tongue pivotally engaged with the frame at a point inwardly of its forward end and underlying the forward end of the frame, arms pivotally engaged with the tongue. and extending in opposite directions, the outer end portions of the arms being provided with hitching means, and a flexible member having its end portions engagcable with the outer end portions of the pivoted arms. a

2. A device of the character described comprising a portable frame, a shaft rotatably supported by the frame at a predetermined point inwardly of its forward end, a draft tongue engaged with said shaft and underlying the forward end of the frame, oppositely directed arms pivotally engaged with the tongue and provided with hitching means, and a flexible member engageable at its opposite ends with the outer ends of the arms, said flexible member underlying the shaft, said frame being capable of rockmg movement ina vertical direction.

In testimony whereof I hereunto affix my signature in the presence of two witnesses. FRED H. SANTEL.

Witnesses:

HY. G. HORSTMANN, JOHN ARENTSEN.

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